Enrollment
442
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Omak, WA
Omak High School
Federal NCES profile for Omak High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530622000940
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Omak High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Omak · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Washington
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Omak High School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Omak High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Omak, WA.
School address
District: Omak School District · Washington
NCES ID 530622000940 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Omak High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Omak High School
Omak High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Omak, Washington, enrolling 442 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 442 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 399 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #104.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (37%) and White (34%) (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 177 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Omak School District spends $12,495 per pupil, 36% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Omak's high schools, it stands alongside Washington Virtual Academy Omak High School (1,841 students): Omak High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.7:1 vs 31.2:1).
Omak School District also operates Washington Virtual Academy Omak High School (1,841 students) and Washington Virtual Academy Omak Elementary (1,290 students) alongside Omak High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Omak High School compares
Omak High School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 53% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 30% in Washington - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,495
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 177 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.0%
White 34.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 14.1%
Two or More 13.6%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Omak High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Omak School District, which includes Omak High School.
$12,495
Per student
-36%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.4%
State 82.2%
Federal 15.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Omak High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Virtual Academy Omak High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Virtual Academy Omak Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Virtual Academy Omak Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| N Omak Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| E Omak Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Omak High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,841
- Students per teacher
- 31.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,290
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,168
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Omak
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~442 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Omak High School
How many students attend Omak High School?
Omak High School has 442 students enrolled. It is a high school in Omak, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Omak High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Omak High School is 14.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Omak High School?
68.8% of students at Omak High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Omak High School?
The largest demographic group at Omak High School is Hispanic or Latino at 37.0% of enrollment, in Omak, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Omak High School?
Omak High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Omak High School rank among public schools in Omak?
By Resource Investment Index, Omak High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Omak, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Omak on the city page.
Is Omak High School a good school?
Omak High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Omak School District?
Besides Omak High School, Omak School District also operates Washington Virtual Academy Omak High School (1,841 students), Washington Virtual Academy Omak Elementary (1,290 students), and Washington Virtual Academy Omak Middle School (1,168 students). See the Omak School District district page for the complete list.
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